Ready to collect this week? 7 Days of AR Tips Coming Up!

As we approach month-end I can’t stress enough the importance of on time payments from your customers. A reader recently asked about a few tips to help them prepare for the upcoming close of October, so we are doing a little 7-day stretch to help you, your team, and business finish strong.

These are going to be short but impactful tips to help you.

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Set the Stage: Prep for a Strong Week of Collections

Start the final week of October with a clear plan. Pull your A/R aging report and segment customers into three buckets: due now, coming due, and overdue. Assign follow-ups for each. The goal isn’t just to remind customers — it’s to clear the path for fast payment this week.

• Review open invoices and note common reasons for delay.

• Draft personalized follow-up templates now so you’re ready Monday morning.

• Communicate goals to your team — this week’s mission is to bring cash in, fast.

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